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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,979.80, 451,803.30 and 197,003.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,979.80, 451,803.30 and 197,003.80 is: 294,744.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,979.80 : 451,803.30 = 197,003.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,979.80/451,803.30 = 197,003.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,979.80x = 451,803.30 × 197,003.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,979.80x = 89,006,966,952.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,006,966,952.54/301,979.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294,744.77

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